Happenings.
What's up Orcas?!
This is your definitive guide to everything happening on island.
From community gatherings and celebrations to art exhibits, holiday festivities to live music and the performing arts, festivals and special events to farmers market news, self-care workshops and wellness retreats to local shopping promotions and food & drink specials, this page is your go-to source for discovering all the happenings.
Download our food & drink guide for current hours of operation, print out the weekly itinerary, explore detailed event descriptions below, or scroll to the calendar and list of annual events for a look ahead.
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The Event Calendar.
Monthly Weekly Daily List
Events for December
28th
Events for December
29th
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Ukulele Kanikipila: Join the Musical Fun at Orcas Senior Center!
Orcas Senior Center
Events for December
30th
10:00 am - 10:45 pm
Chair Yoga: Enhancing Balance and Wellbeing for Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities
Orcas Senior Center
11:00 am
Move with Ease: Gentle Feldenkrais Classes with Andrea Preiss – Orcas Senior Center
Orcas Senior Center
1:00 pm
Mindful Tranquility with Julia Summers: Weekly Meditation Sessions at Orcas Senior Center
Orcas Senior Center
Events for December
31st
NYE at Houlme
Houlme
12:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Annual New Year’s Eve Champagne Celebration at Doe Bay Wine Co.
Doe Bay Wine Company
Events for January
1st
Monthly Hearing Services from Island Hearing Healthcare at Orcas Senior Center
Orcas Senior Center
10:00 am - 10:45 pm
Chair Yoga: Enhancing Balance and Wellbeing for Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities
Orcas Senior Center
Events for January
2nd
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Discover your Artistic Side: Art with Carla at Orcas Senior Center
Orcas Senior Center
Events for January
3rd
Events for January
4th
Events for January
5th
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Ukulele Kanikipila: Join the Musical Fun at Orcas Senior Center!
Orcas Senior Center
Events for January
6th
10:00 am - 10:45 pm
Chair Yoga: Enhancing Balance and Wellbeing for Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities
Orcas Senior Center
11:00 am
Move with Ease: Gentle Feldenkrais Classes with Andrea Preiss – Orcas Senior Center
Orcas Senior Center
1:00 pm
Mindful Tranquility with Julia Summers: Weekly Meditation Sessions at Orcas Senior Center
Orcas Senior Center
Events for January
7th
Events for January
8th
10:00 am - 10:45 pm
Chair Yoga: Enhancing Balance and Wellbeing for Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities
Orcas Senior Center
Events for January
9th
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Discover your Artistic Side: Art with Carla at Orcas Senior Center
Orcas Senior Center
Events for January
10th
Events for January
11th
Events for January
12th
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Ukulele Kanikipila: Join the Musical Fun at Orcas Senior Center!
Orcas Senior Center
Events for January
13th
10:00 am - 10:45 pm
Chair Yoga: Enhancing Balance and Wellbeing for Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities
Orcas Senior Center
11:00 am
Move with Ease: Gentle Feldenkrais Classes with Andrea Preiss – Orcas Senior Center
Orcas Senior Center
1:00 pm
Mindful Tranquility with Julia Summers: Weekly Meditation Sessions at Orcas Senior Center
Orcas Senior Center
Events for January
14th
Events for January
15th
10:00 am - 10:45 pm
Chair Yoga: Enhancing Balance and Wellbeing for Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities
Orcas Senior Center
Events for January
16th
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Discover your Artistic Side: Art with Carla at Orcas Senior Center
Orcas Senior Center
Events for January
17th
Events for January
18th
Events for January
19th
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Ukulele Kanikipila: Join the Musical Fun at Orcas Senior Center!
Orcas Senior Center
Events for January
20th
10:00 am - 10:45 pm
Chair Yoga: Enhancing Balance and Wellbeing for Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities
Orcas Senior Center
11:00 am
Move with Ease: Gentle Feldenkrais Classes with Andrea Preiss – Orcas Senior Center
Orcas Senior Center
1:00 pm
Mindful Tranquility with Julia Summers: Weekly Meditation Sessions at Orcas Senior Center
Orcas Senior Center
Events for January
21st
Events for January
22nd
10:00 am - 10:45 pm
Chair Yoga: Enhancing Balance and Wellbeing for Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities
Orcas Senior Center
Events for January
23rd
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Discover your Artistic Side: Art with Carla at Orcas Senior Center
Orcas Senior Center
Events for January
24th
Events for January
25th
Events for January
26th
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Ukulele Kanikipila: Join the Musical Fun at Orcas Senior Center!
Orcas Senior Center
Events for January
27th
10:00 am - 10:45 pm
Chair Yoga: Enhancing Balance and Wellbeing for Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities
Orcas Senior Center
11:00 am
Move with Ease: Gentle Feldenkrais Classes with Andrea Preiss – Orcas Senior Center
Orcas Senior Center
1:00 pm
Mindful Tranquility with Julia Summers: Weekly Meditation Sessions at Orcas Senior Center
Orcas Senior Center
Events for January
28th
Events for January
29th
10:00 am - 10:45 pm
Chair Yoga: Enhancing Balance and Wellbeing for Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities
Orcas Senior Center
Events for January
30th
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Discover your Artistic Side: Art with Carla at Orcas Senior Center
Orcas Senior Center
Events for January
31st
8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Explorations in Wool: fleece processing, spinning, weaving and knitting
Warm Valley Orchard
Dive into the details...
January 2026
Level 1, Barre & Stretch, 16+ Adult Ballet
Level 2/3- Wednesdays 5:30-6:50pm, Orcas Center Dance Studio Level 1 Barre & Stretch- Saturdays 9:30-10:30am, Orcas Center Dance Studio Adults Ballet classes are a great way to learn basic ballet steps at the barre to help stretch and strengthen your body. Some ballet classes will learn short choreography in the middle of the floor and […]
Wingspan Day at Oddfellows Hall
Are you a birder, a board gamer, or (ideally) both? The Orcas Public Library, in collaboration with the Oddfellows Hall, is excited to present Wingspan Day! Released in 2019, the board game Wingspan has attracted players with its wealth of bird facts and beautiful artwork and keeps players coming back with its strategic depth. Come […]
Artists’ Registry Show at SJIMA
San Juan Islands Museum of Art will host its annual Artists’ Registry Show from December 12, 2025, through February 23, 2026. This much-anticipated event brings together artists from throughout San Juan County, offering visitors a unique opportunity to experience the diverse creative talents within the community—all in one stunning museum setting. The Museum, located at […]
All-Ages Drop-In Roller Skating
Every Other Saturday at Orcas School Old Gym! Family/ Kids Skate 5-7pm. Adult Skate (18+) 7-9 pm. $5 Per Person, Skate Rental Included
Artists’ Registry Show at SJIMA
San Juan Islands Museum of Art will host its annual Artists’ Registry Show from December 12, 2025, through February 23, 2026. This much-anticipated event brings together artists from throughout San Juan County, offering visitors a unique opportunity to experience the diverse creative talents within the community—all in one stunning museum setting. The Museum, located at […]
35+ Pick-up Basketball
Join other adult basketball players in pick-up basketball games on the full court in the gym. New and experienced players are invited to join a team. The gym opens at 4pm each Sunday, and play continues through 6pm. Indoor shoes are required. Balls and a first aid kit are provided. Pay $5 for a one-time […]
16+ Volleyball
Wednesdays and Sundays, 7:30-9:30pm, Old Gym Join adult volleyball players in the gym to learn volleyball and put your skills to the test in rounds of short games. New and experienced players are invited to join and play along. Friends or family members are welcome to watch in the stands. The gym opens at 7:30pm […]
Watercolors Class at Orcas Senior Center
Dive into the soothing and expressive world of watercolor painting with instructor Robbie Walker! This beginner-friendly class meets on Mondays from 9:30 to 11am starting September 8. With years of experience in drawing and watercolor techniques, Robbie will gently guide you through the essentials, helping you build confidence and discover your artistic voice. Participants are […]
Artists’ Registry Show at SJIMA
San Juan Islands Museum of Art will host its annual Artists’ Registry Show from December 12, 2025, through February 23, 2026. This much-anticipated event brings together artists from throughout San Juan County, offering visitors a unique opportunity to experience the diverse creative talents within the community—all in one stunning museum setting. The Museum, located at […]
Ukulele Kanikipila: Join the Musical Fun at Orcas Senior Center!
Experience the joy of making music at Ukulele Kanikipila, Hawaiian for “play music,” Mondays from 1 to 3 pm at Orcas Senior Center. This gathering is open to everyone with an interest in playing music for two hours each week. If you’re a player looking to dive into the world of ukulele playing, join Kathy […]
18+ Goaltimate
Mondays, 6:30-8:30pm, Old Gym Goaltimate games on the full court in the gym. Goaltimate is a type of indoor ultimate frisbee where small teams work together to successfully throw the frisbee through an arch in the middle of the court. New and experienced players are invited to join a team. The gym opens at 6:30pm […]
16+ Tango
Mondays 7:30-9:30pm, Oddfellows At the heart of Argentine Tango is connection – Connection with your partner, with music, and our bodies with the ground. For the past 15 years, I have gathered experience from some of the greatest Tango maestros around the world, and would love to share my experiences and background with you every […]
Chair Yoga: Enhancing Balance and Wellbeing for Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities
Join the Senior Center for Chair Yoga, a soothing practice tailored for seniors and those with disabilities, held Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10:00 to 10:45 a.m. This gentle technique incorporates the use of a chair for support, enabling participants to explore balance poses without the concern of falling. Susie Frank, an Orcas resident of over […]
Move with Ease: Gentle Feldenkrais Classes with Andrea Preiss – Orcas Senior Center
Discover the power of mindful movement with Andrea Preiss, an experienced physical therapist, Feldenkrais practitioner, and therapeutic eurythmist. Join her for a gentle, seated movement class every Tuesday at 11 a.m. at Orcas Senior Center. These sessions blend Feldenkrais and eurythmy techniques to support mobility, balance, stability, and even vision—ideal for all fitness levels. Please […]
Artists’ Registry Show at SJIMA
San Juan Islands Museum of Art will host its annual Artists’ Registry Show from December 12, 2025, through February 23, 2026. This much-anticipated event brings together artists from throughout San Juan County, offering visitors a unique opportunity to experience the diverse creative talents within the community—all in one stunning museum setting. The Museum, located at […]
Mindful Tranquility with Julia Summers: Weekly Meditation Sessions at Orcas Senior Center
Julia Summers leads a weekly meditation group at Orcas Senior Center on Tuesdays at 1 pm. Regardless of prior experience, Julia extends a warm invitation to all, emphasizing inclusivity by operating the sessions on a donation basis. With open hearts, she embraces everyone, cultivating a community dedicated to the profound journey of self-discovery and tranquility. […]
Met Live in HD, I Puritani
Met Live in HD, I Puritani: Tuesday, Jan. 20 at 1pm: For gorgeous melody, spellbinding coloratura, and virtuoso vocal fireworks, I Puritani has few equals. This is the first new Met production of Bellini’s final masterpiece in nearly 50 years — a striking staging by Charles Edwards, who makes his company directorial debut after many […]
Monthly Meeting Orcas Island Grange
Join the Orcas Island Grange for their monthly meeting – all are welcome to attend. Meetings happen on the third Tuesday of every month at 6:30pm. The Orcas Grange is located at 3252 Orcas Rd.
Level 1: 18+ Heels Dance Class
Level 1- Tuesdays, 6:45-7:45pm, Orcas Center Blackbox Level 2- Tuesdays, 7:45-9:00pm, Orcas Center Blackbox – Adult Heels Level 1 is an inclusive, welcoming space to explore and celebrate sensual self-expression. We’ll build foundational heels technique, including posture, floorwork, turns, and more… all while growing confidence in motion. Unapologetic expression is highly encouraged! Open to all […]
18+ Pick-up Basketball
Tuesdays, 7:30-9:30pm, Old Gym Join other adult basketball players in pick-up basketball games on the full court in the gym. New and experienced players are invited to join a team. Indoor shoes are required. Balls and a first aid kit are provided. Pay $5 for a one-time drop-in, or pay $30 for an all-access pass […]
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